Constitution of the Raider Cricket Club
 

The constitution of the Raider Cricket Club, in addition to laying down the ground rules for the organization, it provides the fundamental spirit of which the game stands for. The entire RCC constitution is provided here for the benefit of  its members, so that each member is aware of his or her rights, privileges and responsibilities.

 Terms and Definitions

• Club: The term club shall be used to address the Raider Cricket Club or RCC in abbreviated form.

• Game: A game shall be defined as a friendly and/or competitive contest between the club and any guest club team under the supervision of the Raider Cricket Club.

• Associate member: An associate member is a member in good standing (Article VI; Sec-2) with the club who is not a part time and/or full time student at the Texas Tech University. A faculty and/or staff at the Texas Tech University shall also be categorized as an associate member if joining the club.

• Caretaker: The responsibilities as a caretaker shall involve communication with all team players, unbiased support to each player during the practice sessions and/or official games, organizing and coordinating practice sessions according to the rules of Cricket.

• Office: An office shall be a term used to address any document, stationery, equipment and devices used and/or applied towards the purposes of the RCC.

Article I – Name of the organization

This organization shall be known as the Raider Cricket Club.  

Article II - Purpose of the Organization

• Non profit organization to promote the game of cricket at Texas Tech University by involving both novice and experienced members in practice and match situations.

• To raise the game to competitive levels by organizing and playing games with teams from other clubs and universities.

• To aid in the progress of the game in accordance with the tradition of sportsmanship.

Article III – Membership

Section A – Membership Requirements

A1-Full Membership Requirements

·        ·        Must be enrolled as a student at the Texas Tech University.

·        ·        Payment of established annual dues set under the categories of students

A2-Associate Membership Requirements

·        ·        Member of University community (Faculty, staff, etc.)

·        ·        Payment of established annual dues set under the categories of non-students

Section B – Discrimination Statement

No person shall be denied membership or discriminated against for reasons based on race, color, political belief, religion, gender, sexual preference, age, national origin or handicap.

Section C – Removal from Membership

The failure to observe Texas Tech University or Raider Cricket Club regulations as established by this constitution shall be considered cause for expulsion from this organization. Any member found to be in violation by a majority vote of the Executive Governing Body shall be expelled by a majority vote.

Article IV – Governing Body

Section A – Executive Officers and Duties

The President –

• Shall provide the vital communication link between the University students, University affiliated student organizations, and persons and/or organizations involved with the activities of TTU – Raider Cricket Club through the attendance of all meetings.

• Shall accept overall responsibility for the functions of the RCC and to ascertain that all the participating members adhere to the regulations of the Texas Tech University and the RCC constitutions.

• Shall act as the primary spokesperson for the RCC.

• Shall coordinate with all teams from other cricket clubs and Universities and organize games between the RCC and the mentioned clubs.

• Shall be present in all executive officer’s meetings and general body meetings

Vice-president –

• Shall be responsible for all duties of the president under circumstances when the president is unable to perform.

• Shall be responsible for maintaining the RCC office.

• Shall be responsible for organizing club meetings and communicating with all club members regarding the club activities.

• Shall assist the treasurer in coordinating campaigns for fundraising and sponsorship for the purpose of the club.

• Shall be present at all club meetings.

• Shall be responsible for equipment maintenance and keep an updated tally of all equipment belonging to the club.

Secretary –

• Shall assist the President and/or the Vice-president in any of his/her duties.

• Shall assist the Treasurer in reporting financial transactions.

• Shall prepare and maintain an accurate roster of all club members.

• Shall coordinate travel arrangements for the RCC.

• Shall be present at all club meetings and take minutes and file for the club records.

Treasurer –

• Shall be responsible for the preparation of each year’s operating budget.

• Shall attend all budget meetings organized by the Texas Tech University Student Association (TTUSA) and keep up to date with all deadlines set forth by the TTUSA regarding budget meetings.

• Shall be responsible for the collection of membership dues and all financial transactions between RCC and other organizations.

• Shall be responsible for maintaining an accurate account of all Club expenditures and income, and to be ready at scheduled meetings to make a complete and up to date financial report to the Executive Governing Body.

• Shall be responsible for coordinating campaigns for fundraising and sponsorship for the purpose of the club.

Club Manager-

• Shall serve as the caretaker for the team(s) of the RCC.

• Shall be present at all practice sessions and official matches of the club.

• Shall be responsible for upholding the regulations of the game of Cricket, the club, and the Texas Tech University while on the field with the club team(s).

• Shall maintain the log for the equipment before, during and after the practice sessions and official games and report to the Vice President.

Webpage Designer-

• Design and maintain the Raider Cricket Club Webpage with latest information available for students regarding current and upcoming events and the contact information of the members of the governing body.

Section B – Qualifications

• To be eligible for any office in the RCC, each nominee must be of at least part-time student at the Texas Tech University, as defined by the Texas Tech University in the Course Catalog and Academic Policies.

• To be eligible for any of the offices, each nominee must have been a member in good standing of the Club for the semester prior to election.

Section C - Executive Governing Body

The management of this organization shall be vested in an Executive Governing Body consisting of the elected officers.

Section D – Executive Powers

The Executive Governing Body shall have the power to take all actions deemed necessary and proper to ensure successful operation of the club. This shall not be limited to creation of committees, preparing budget requests and making spending decisions. The Executive Governing Body shall have the power to nominate from the members of the club in good standing to the positions of

• Captain-

Representing the club in matches against teams from other clubs and Universities.

• Selection Committee-

Shall comprise of four members, which includes the President, Vice president, team manager and the Captain of the club team. The Selection Committee selects the team for the games against other teams and/or matches within the club.

Article V – Advisor

The team will appoint an academic advisor each academic year. This person must be a full-time member of the University faculty or staff who is familiar with the game of cricket and willing to assist the club in order to promote and popularize the game of cricket at the Texas Tech University.

Article VI - By-laws of the RCC

Section 1- All new members must read and understand this Constitution and its by-laws and agree to be bound by them before membership may be completed.

Section 2 – A member in good standing shall be defined by the following:

• Has read and agreed to uphold this Constitution and its by-laws.

• Has paid dues for the season (May - April).

• Has participated regularly in practice sessions of the club as determined by the Executive Governing Body with the popular opinion of the general membership.

Section 3 – Dues shall be collected for the entire season (September - August) when a person joins the club. The Executive Governing Body shall decide the dues.

Section 4 – No person will be allowed access to the club facility and/or equipment if s/he is not a member in good standing. No person shall be admitted at practice sessions and/or official games if s/he is not a member of the club in good standing.

Section 5 – The official language of the club is English, therefore, during a cricket match or a practice session, all members will be encouraged to use English for any conversation or communication with other members.

Section 6 – All members are obligated to aid in construction and maintenance of club facilities and equipment.

Section 7 – The Texas Tech University Cricket Club shall also be known as Raider Cricket Club or RCC.

Article – VII Process of election

• Nominations from the floor shall be made and elections shall be held each year during the month of April to elect the executive governing bodies.

• Officers shall be elected by a majority vote of members in good standing present at the election meeting.

• Officers-elect will be responsible for learning their duties from the current officers and the current constitution of RCC prior to the assumption of the power.

• The official transference of power for regular elections will be in effect from the month of September of each year.

• In the event of a vacancy in one or more of the mentioned offices, a special election must be held within two weeks of notifications of the vacancy to that position. Officers elected in this manner shall assume power immediately upon election.

• Any officer who does not show active participation as deemed by a majority vote of the Executive Committee may be brought before the general membership and may be impeached by a majority vote of the executive governing body in good standing.

Article – VIII National Affiliation

The Raider Cricket Club (RCC) is not currently affiliated with any state or national organization.